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The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll

Author
H. G. Wells
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
5 hours 25 minutes
ISBN
9781802560367
Published
26 August 2024
Imprint
Fantastica
  • cycling
  • adventure
  • romance
  • 1890s
  • holiday
  • freedom
  • transformation
  • whimsy
  • escapism
  • social norms

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"The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll" by H.G. Wells is a charming tale that follows the adventures of Mr. Hoopdriver, a humble draper's assistant, as he embarks on a cycling holiday in the English countryside. Seeking escape from his monotonous life, Hoopdriver encounters a spirited young woman, Miss Jessie Milton, who is fleeing her own societal constraints. Together, they face humorous mishaps and personal revelations, as Wells weaves a delightful narrative exploring themes of freedom, aspiration, and the transformative power of travel.

Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) was born in Bromley, trained in biology under Huxley, and turned that laboratory habit into fiction. The Time Machine sent a Victorian into deep time; The War of the Worlds brought the sky down on the Home Counties. He wrote as if the future were a social problem with monsters attached. The novels argue while they entertain. A draper's son who made scientific romance a public language.

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